Seattle Emergency Hubs

GMRS radio network check in
2023-02-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-02-13 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-02-06 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-30 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-23 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-09 20:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-08 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) and 13 more dates | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
5th Monday of the month – no test

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and antennas. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics - Seattle OEM
2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
This class is offered by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.

Have you ever wondered what you’ll should an event disrupt your normal routine? What about your family or friends? Earthquakes, for example, do not happen every day, but that can happen and would be the worst-case scenario for Seattle. This presentation will provide an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps community members can take to become prepared for the unexpected. Participants will receive guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. You’ll also receive an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.

Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.

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Disaster Skills Training - Seattle OEM
2023-02-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This class is offered by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management
This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in-depth instruction on key preparedness actions.
The workshop covers the following topics:
(1) Fire Extinguisher Use,
(2) Utility Control,
(3) Water Storage and Purification and
(4) Emergency Sanitation. Registration is required for this session.
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
This class is in-person in the Rainier Beach Community Center Multipurpose Room. Registration is required. Registration will close by 12:00PM one day prior to the class.
Can’t make the class? No worries! Just click on the Training Request Form and let us know you would like a training for your community! You can also watch educational videos instructing you on specific skills needed to make it through the worst-case scenario
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disaster-skills-training-tickets-506861635797

Hub Captains Network Bi-Monthly Meeting
2022-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Meeting, WA
NOTE – this is on a special date, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
This is our regular meeting to share information about citywide activities and what each hub is doing. Zoom link will come out in the agenda.

Hub Captains - Deep Dive
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual Meeting, WA
Every other month, detailed discussion of different aspects of Hubs and the Hub Captain role. Link is the same as the regular Hub Captain meeting.
Topic: What’s New, Improved, and Available to HubCaps (forms, outreach, signs, and more).

Hub info table at Fauntleroy Fall Fest
2022-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 | The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW, seattle, WA, 98136, United States
Meet the new Hub Captain of the Fauntleroy Hub and get information about how to be involved.

Victory Heights Disaster Practice (Hub Exercise) and Welfare Message Test
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Victory Heights Park, 1737 NE 106th St, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Practice the community response to a disaster
Practice sending a message to loved ones out-of-the-area letting them know you are okay – over Ham radio waves.
All are welcome!

Hub practice Leo Street P-Patch Hub
2022-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Leo Street P-Patch, 51st Ave S & S Leo St., Seattle, 98178, United States
The Leo Street P-Patch is just starting to activate their Hub. If you live in the Rainier View neighborhood, garden at the Leo St P-Patch or are just interested in how Hubs work, please join this one hour training session.

Urban Survival Skills Fair - Broadview
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Broadview Thompson K-8, 13052 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, Seattle, WA, 98133, United States
An Urban Survival Skills Fair is where you can visit a number of tables to learn a new skill, tool or information that will help you be better prepared for emergencies. From water sanitation to pets to smartphone apps, stop by and see what’s important to know.
You can stop at any or all of the stations to learn a skill and get information to help you be more prepared in a disaster to make sure you and your family will be safe and you have skills to help them and your neighbors.
There is no cost to attend this event.
To volunteer for one of the stations, please SignUp here… https://signup.com/go/zYvGnit

Prep Classes
2022-10-12 19:00 - 19:30 | WA
FREE series of classes – open to all – covering two preparedness topics in less than 30 minutes. Six Wednesday evenings in a row. Online. Recordings sent out for those that have to miss a class.
Manageable steps to take to increase your household preparedness.
Zoom link sent once you register. https://signup.com/go/OLPzcTw
